We knew the Chicago Blackhawks were pretty good. But did they ever show just how good they were in beating up on the Dallas Stars, winning 8-1 on Saturday night.

Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa tallied two goals each, and Bryan Bickell led the way with three assists. Dallas pulled starting goaltender Kari Lehtonen midway through the second period after he allowed four goals in the first 17 shots. Backup Richard Bachman didn’t fare any better, stopping just 10 of the 14 shots he faced.

The victory further points the Blackhawks’ recent two-game losing streak in the rearview mirror, though everyone should be amped to see Chicago face off against the Anaheim Ducks next Thursday in a game that pits the Western Conference’s best teams.

Meanwhile, the Stars now have lost four straight, and have scored just three goals in that span. The return of offensive catalyst Jamie Benn, who missed two games with a wrist injury, wasn't enough to help the Stars, although he assisted on Dallas’ only goal.